Rural-to-urban migration in China has transformed the lives of millions of rural residents. This paper reviews empirical evidence on the impacts of migration on the welfare of individuals and households in rural communities. After first discussing the evolution of institutions that have shaped individual and household migration decisions, it next reviews data issues that arise when studying migration in China, documents long-term migration trends...
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2024/05/23
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Policy Research Working Paper
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WPS10784
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2024/05/23
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Migration, Growth, and Poverty Reduction in Rural China : Retrospect and Prospects
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Giles,John T.; Mu,Ren.
Migration, Growth, and Poverty Reduction in Rural China : Retrospect and Prospects (English). Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 10784; PROSPERITY Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099209005232425779